Standardized Exams

CCA will award college credit through the PLA process if you receive the minimum required score noted in the CCA PLA Credit Crosswalk on any of the following standardized exams.

Advanced Placement Test (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB)
If you completed Advanced Placement (AP) and/or International Baccalaureate courses in high school and received the required minimum test score, you can apply to receive college credit for those courses. 

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DSST Examination Program 
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DSST Examination Program (formerly known as DANTES) are two widely recognized national credit-by-examination programs.  CCA accepts scores from both programs.  For additional information on available exams, fees and to register for an exam, check out the CLEP and DSST websites.

CLEP exam vouchers must be purchased through the CLEP website.  DSST exam vouchers may be purchased directly from the CCA Testing Center. Once you pay for and receive your exam voucher, you may contact the CCA Testing Center (Testing@CCAurora.edu or 303-360-4948) to schedule a time to take your exam.  Please note that an additional proctoring fee of $25 is required for exams taken at the Testing Center.  Payment may be made at the Cashiers Office with cash, check or credit and must be made prior to taking your exam.

For additional information about available standardized exam options, costs and registration processes, check out the CCA Testing Center webpages.